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Thousands descend on town for Christmas Extravaganza and lights switch-on
THOUSANDS of people descended on Northwich for the town's spectacular Christmas light switch-on event. Festive spirit was in bountiful on Saturday (November 25) as the town held its annual Christmas Extravaganza. Town centre streets were transformed
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Police boss urges councillors to report social media threats and harassment
COUNCILLORS being threatened and harassed on social media or in person are being urged to speak directly to Cheshire’s police commissioner if complaints to local officers aren’t being followed up. Police and crime commissioner John Dwyer has said
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Town's traders to the rescue as rogue roofers fleece Ann, 81, out of life savings
WINSFORD’S tradespeople have come to the rescue after rogue roofers fleeced an 81-year-old woman out of her life savings and left her without a proper roof. Ann Rowlands handed over more than £20,000 to Angling Roofing and Building Services, who
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Bomb squad sent to Cheshire street after 'unknown substances' found in raid
RESIDENTS have been evacuated after a number of unknown substances were discovered at a property in Knutsford. A 100-metre cordon has been set up around an address on Longridge. Five people have been arrested and a large number of ambulances
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Police searching for dangerous driver on the run since court no-show
POLICE are searching for a dangerous driver from Northwich who has been on the run since his court no-show. Richard Cunliffe, of Middlewich Road, had been due to appear in Chester Magistrates Court earlier this year to stand trial. The 28-year-old
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Young footballers brave the cold in their pyjamas to help vulnerable children
YOUNG footballers in Winsford have been training in their pyjamas to help raise money for vulnerable children. Winsford Over U8 JFC players were inspired to don their nightwear to show their support for Children in Need. Not only were the youngsters
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Mike Amesbury: 'Statement was smoke and mirrors trick from desperate government'
Last week’s Autumn Statement was a smoke and mirrors trick from a Government desperate to cling to power. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt sought glowing headlines for National Insurance (NI) cuts but the Institute for Fiscal Studies found his changes give
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Singer Becky Hill to perform at Delamere Forest next summer
THE latest big name announced to perform at Delamere Forest this summer is singer-songwriter Becky Hill. Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England, has announced that she will be performing at Delamere Forest on Thursday
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FULL REPORT: Vics leave it very, very late to snatch victory
Peter Tonge’s verdict as Northwich Victoria got life at Winsford’s Barton Stadium off to a dramatic start by snatching a late winner to beat Darlaston Town 2-1… A new home but the same old Vics as they left it late (very, very late) to grab a winner
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Liberal Democrats pick Chester South and Eddisbury candidate
THE Liberal Democrats have selected their candidate to stand in the newly formed constituency of Chester South and Eddisbury. Teacher and parish councillor Rob Herd, who stood in the 2022 City of Chester parliamentary by-election, will take up
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Take a stroll through the seasons at beloved park with town's official 2024 calendar
IF you haven’t bought your 2024 calendar yet, why not get one which both celebrates and funds one of Winsford’s most cherished green spaces? The Official Winsford 2024 calendar featuring images of Winsford Town Park in now on sale. With photos
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Enjoy a magical Christmas at Cottons Hotel and Spa in Knutsford
Award-winning Cottons Hotel and Spa in Knutsford – part of Daniel Thwaites – has launched its selection of Christmas activities for 2023. Whether it’s a chance to get the family together, a festive catch up with friends, or a romantic winter getaway
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Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, so sings Andy Williams every year. But for an isolated veteran, this couldn’t be further from reality. For most of us the festive period is a time for friends, family, and jollity. Sounds idyllic, doesn
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